Novelty package



I MaylO, 1949. B, F N 2,410,053

. NOVELTY PACKAGE Filed June 29, 1945 v2 Sheets-Sheet 1 S. B' STEFANNOVELTY PACKAGE May 10, 1949 2 She ets-Sheet 2 Filed June 29. 1945'.SfazzfeyBSzefZ By Wye/way Z9. M3

Patented May 10, 1949 NOVELTY PACKAGE Stanley B. Stefan, Hamtramck,Mich., assignor of fifty percent to Jane H. Stefan, Hamtramck,

Mich.

Application June 29, 1945, Serial No. 602,339

3 Claims.

'sufiiciently conversant with the general state of the art to which theinvention relates to full Well appreciate that candy boxes andequivalent food containers are externally dressed and ornamented in manyand divers manners. What is more, it is admittedly not new to exteriorlydecorate bags and other containers to represent dolls, and the like. Itfollows, therefore, that in carrying out the principles and innovationsof the instant structure, I have evolved and produced what is believedto be a clever and ingenious adaptation of parts which harmoniouslycoact in permitting a pre-shaped candy-filled bag to serve as amannequin or mount, so-called, for a predetermined costume, thecomponents which make up the costume conforming 'to and coinciding withthe predetermined companion portions of the candy-filledmannequin-forming bag.

More specifically, in carrying out my aims and ideas, I contemplate theprovision of a novel costumed candy-filled bag functioning as a doll,the costume and the contents of the bag coinciding in bringing to thepurchaser native costumes of different nationalities and calculated toappeal to the esthetic senses of discreet purchasers appreciative offactors of eye-appeal and educa-' tional suggestion, whereby to adaptsame for favors and gifts for women and children.

Other objects, features and advantages of the invention will become morereadily apparent from the following description and the accompanyingillustrative drawings.

In the drawings, wherein like numerals are employed to designate likeelements throughout the views:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the candyfilled paper bag gathered andshaped to form a crude but original mannequin-like foundation forreception and display of the items which go to make up the complete garbor costume.

Figure 2 is an elevational view of a plug-like insert forming the head.

Figure 3 is a view in side perspective showing the mask or face mountedon the head, the latter in dotted lines.

- practice.

.a restricted waist portion 14a.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a head covering, such, for example, asa bonnet.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the shirtwaist.

Figure 6 is a view of the skirt.

Figure 7 is a plan view of a handkerchief usable as a wrap-around scarfor shawl.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of an insert forming a stabilizing formfor shaping purposes.

Figure 9 is a rear view of the doll nearly dressed.

Figure 10 is a perspective front view of the finished or completelydressed doll.

Referring now to the drawings by distinguishing reference numerals,attention comes first to Figure I, which shows the paper bag II. This isof appropriate stock to promote longevity and to worthily serve itspurposes. It is of suitable dimensions to provide capacity for, let ussay, one pound of candy. It is preferably flat on the bottom, at leastflat when filled, as indicated at I2, so that it is susceptible of beingset straight up on a display counter, or the like, in actual It isgathered at points between its upper and lower ends, as indicated at l3,this by a suitably fashioned and endless surrounding band [4. Thistherefore defines a lower body portion I5 of appropriate dimensions, andan upper bulbous-like bust or body portion 16. The open mouth of the bagis further gathered by surrounding endless bands I! to define an openneck l8. In practice, it is desired to have a form-defining insert IS inthe bag to prevent crushing and to facilitate maintaining the desiredcontour. This is brought out in Figure 8, the same being a cardboardpanel having upper and lower portions Mia and i5a, respectively, and Theextension stub, denoted at l8a, protrudes upwardly through and beyondthe gathered neck 18.

Referring to Figure 2, here we see the plug-like head 20. This is a ballof paper properly twisted and wrapped and with the lower end portion 2|of general conical form so as to permit it to be tucked down into theneck I8 in an obvious fashion. It is sewed in place once it is properlylodged in the neck. Incidentally, the bands 14 and I! can be rubber orof such stock as is available. It is to be noted, too, that the neckextension 18 protrudes to pilot the pendant 2| into place.

The false face is denoted at 22 in Figure 3. This may be of pre-formedpaper, plastic or whatever is found suitable and practicable for thepurposes. It is glued, or otherwise fastened on the so-called head 20.The head covering, broad.

1y speaking, is here shown, in a specific form, as a bonnet 23. Then inFigure 5 I show a so-called shirtwaist 24 with a frilly collar 25 andappropriate waist band 26. The gathered and pleated skirt is denoted bythe numeral 21 and is pro vided with appropriate ties 28. The numeral 29designates an appropriately decorated handkerchief whichifuncti'ons as ashawl. "CL-he skirt I24 conform's'to'the part T5 of the'candy-loa'ded-bag, whereas the shirtwaist 24 conforms to the bust or upper bodyportion 5. The other parts fit in place in the sequence and mannerillustrated-in the drawings.

Although it is incidentaL' it is do beiobservetl that the finished dollis both without arms and hands. Further, it is to be pointed out thatthe bag II is of suitable paper stock, the form J'B is of suitableweight and satisfactory cardboard or the like, and the articles which goto makeup the complete ensemble-0r costume are of paper or equivalentstock, depending on themarket conditions, price requirements-fete.

Obviously, the fundamental principles will be the same as far astheproduction of the novelty candy-bag doll is concerned, but Idesirefit'runderstood that the external :appearance and .garbwill varyaccording to traditions, national'zcustoms, and other commercial andeducational purposes. example, it is believed :that :the sale i of dollsin this category will acquaint juvenile purchasers with the differenttypes -'.of -c0stumes worn by various nationalities. "At the "sameztime, it is not thought necessary 'zto dwz'allrat length upon ithecommercial :aspects, since :I :am interested :in

"the innovation andprimaril-y thef idea of thezpre- :shapedcandy-containing bag zservingxassa foundation or mannequin .for achangeable ensemble, the latter in accordance withithe dictates :ofitheuser.

:It is thought thatpersonsskilled inxtheartito "which the invention.relates willibe able to obtain 'a clear understanding of-.tl'ieinvention after=considering the description in connection with:the drawings. Therefore, a .moreiength-y description -.is regarded asunnecessary.

Minor changes in 'the shapegsize and arrange- :ment of detailszcomingwithin the field (of :u'nmention claimed may "be resortel to .in actualpractice, if desired.

I claim:

-1. :A combination candyrbag andrpaper doll -.'of :the class describedcomprising :a paper bag adapted to be filled with candyor'ithe-llka'lthe .central :portion Ofsaidbag being gathered to :defineupper and lower body :portions,;the ib'ottom being substantially flat,the Lm'outh of the :bag being open and also gathered and iretained in.defineupper and lower body portions, the bottom being substantiallyfiat, the mouth of the bag E'being .open :and false gathered andretained in -gathered state to.iorm a neck, and an insert in said baghaving a *restricted central portion and -;upper and .lower -.coactingportions cooperating with the upper and lower body portions of the bag,the upper portion of said insert having an extension projecting upwardlythrough and be- .:yond :said :neck, "a ;plug-like :in-sert including atapered lower :end iportion :adapted rior rdisposi- -.tion .andfastening in .said :neck, said portion forming an unadonned head.

.3. :A combination candy bag and paper 'adoll 'of :the class described"comprising .a ".paper lbag adapted to be filled with candy," or the-Zlike,'.the .centra'l portions-of said :bag beinggathered2to ade- =fineupper and .lower body :portions, zthe bottom being substantially flat,.the :mouth of *athe Ebag -:being open and also gathered :and retainedin zgathered state to .form .a neck, an insert tin said .baghaving-arestrictedacentralgportionrand upper .andlower coactingmortionscooperating withzthe upper and. lower ibodyzportionsaof the-bag, ithelup- ;per portion of said :ins'ert having (an sextenSion projectingupwardly ithrough :and (beyond (said neck, 1, a, ;.plug-like :insiertincluding --a taperedilower endrportion adaptedfortdisposition:andrfastenin'g in said neck,rsaid :portion'fforming :an:unad'omed :head andamask-for anchorage on saidihea'd.

rS'ZEANLEIY 1B. STEFAN.

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